Easy Cucumber Noodles with Baby Kale and Sunflower Seed Pesto

I am on a plane as I type. Things are not going so well as our plane was just diverted to Austin when we are supposed to be heading to Houston. But such is life and I didn’t want to leave you empty-handed over the weekend. These cucumber noodles are the easiest thing in the world to make. They are light and delicious, a perfect summer side for everything for grilled salmon to veggie burgers.

All you need to make the noodles is a spiralizer. (This is the one I have at home.) It’s crazy how quickly you can make a mountain of noodles on the spiralizer and these cucumber noodles are so crunchy and refreshing.

While cucumbers are perfectly good for you, they aren’t exactly the most nutrient dense veggie you can find. So I decided to make a pesto with baby kale, sunflower seeds and chives. The addition of apple cider vinegar, cayenne, crushed red pepper and a bit of garlic give the pesto a slight kick. Don’t you love it when something is good and good for you? Have a great weekend, everyone!